Across the reporting yards on 25 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in APMC Paithan APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.9% above the period average and just 24.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 25 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹850 (12.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Paithan APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,550, with the average around ₹3,966. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹900 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,160 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,270 | ₹1,655 | ₹3,850 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹950 | ₹4,050 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹900 | ₹3,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,450 | ₹800 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,320 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,950 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,195 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,455 | ₹700 | ₹4,005 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹900 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹1,550 | ₹2,970 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹3,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹1,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,685 | ₹2,655 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,555 | ₹4,250 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,550 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,005 | ₹4,100 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 25 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in APMC Paithan APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.